Show off your vintage Paramount
02-25-14, 08:45 PM
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Last week I picked up Waterford built Paramount frame (8/84 per serial number) and built it up. Hoping it actually warms up enough to take it out...
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02-26-14, 08:56 AM
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I finally got out for a ride yesterday ... snapped a shot of my '84 now that I've put decals on it. I didn't like the livery at first, it's so different form the other years, now I love it!
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you do know it can migrate north in case it ever feels neglected. 
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Rub a little polish or wax in there first. That's what it took to be able to read mine.
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This one has been finished for a little while but I just got around to taking some pics.
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This one has been finished for a little while but I just got around to taking some pics.
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I think the original owner was trying to get lower gears and that was the best he could do with that crank. He eventually changed it to a Sugino crank with a 52/39. He also went to a Phil Wood rear hub with a 7 speed 13/28 freewheel so he finally did get gearing he liked. Luckily for me he kept all the original stuff!
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from Waterford and it's really sweet that they do provenance reports so you can trace the history of your bike. Mine is currently bare steel (that silver soldier sure is stunning!) awaiting a dip in copper before I allow a patina to develop and then apply the decals and clearcoat). Of course, to the offense of purists, but who needs another chrome paramount. I figure I'll have this bike for a lifetime and a faithful restoration a long term goal. I haven't priced the 1950's Campy parts lately, have you? Below are the decals, awaiting application.
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Can't wait to see the copper finish. Very interesting and unique!
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Instead of 52-49 / 14-16-18-23-26, Schwinn should have considered something like 49-44 / 13-16-19-23-26 or 52-47 / 14-17-20-24-28, if the rear derailleur could handle 28T.
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This is Dad's Paramount. I believe it may be a Watsyn (some kind of funny spelling, I'm not certain) frame. It's livery isn't original to 1938 as 'someone' had an 'adventure' on it. Schwinn replaced the chain and seat stay, and replaced the headset, as well as redid it in current (mid sixty's) livery. Needless to say my Father was not pleased...
At the very least the fork needs a respray (it's peeling), but other than as noted, it's all original. I have, somewhere, catalogs from the era - as I mentioned earlier my Uncle owned a bike shop in Melrose, MA before WWII.
At the very least the fork needs a respray (it's peeling), but other than as noted, it's all original. I have, somewhere, catalogs from the era - as I mentioned earlier my Uncle owned a bike shop in Melrose, MA before WWII.
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05-27-14, 10:46 AM
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This is Dad's Paramount. I believe it may be a Watsyn (some kind of funny spelling, I'm not certain) frame. It's livery isn't original to 1938 as 'someone' had an 'adventure' on it. Schwinn replaced the chain and seat stay, and replaced the headset, as well as redid it in current (mid sixty's) livery. Needless to say my Father was not pleased...
At the very least the fork needs a respray (it's peeling), but other than as noted, it's all original. I have, somewhere, catalogs from the era - as I mentioned earlier my Uncle owned a bike shop in Melrose, MA before WWII.
At the very least the fork needs a respray (it's peeling), but other than as noted, it's all original. I have, somewhere, catalogs from the era - as I mentioned earlier my Uncle owned a bike shop in Melrose, MA before WWII.
Originally Posted by Waterford's Paramount History
During the next twenty years, most of the Paramounts would be built at Wastyn's shop in spite of Schwinn's efforts to bring frame production in-house. The earliest Paramounts followed Emil Wastyn's signature styling (balled-end seat stays, for example) and keyhole-styled lugs. Over the years from 1939 to 1941, Paramounts evolved to have their own specific style - particularly the famous slant trimmed seat stays which remained in effect for 50 years. Emil built Paramounts from 1938 to 1941.
During the 50's, Schwinn started feeling the influence of bike racer and engineer Frank Brilando. Beginning in 1952, a few of the Paramounts were built with the new Nervex lugs, Campagnolo dropouts and, of course, the new-style shifting system, the derailleur.
During the 50's, Schwinn started feeling the influence of bike racer and engineer Frank Brilando. Beginning in 1952, a few of the Paramounts were built with the new Nervex lugs, Campagnolo dropouts and, of course, the new-style shifting system, the derailleur.
What is the serial number? That will tell us when the frame was made.
These are the keyhole-style lugs used on Paramounts until the early fifties:
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05-27-14, 11:05 AM
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ROTFL - Dad met Mum sometime circa 1942 while riding around the Gettysburg battlefield, he on his Paramount, she and her family on some balloon-tired bombers. One can only imagine the impression made by this skinny-tired red bike.
The bike came via my Uncle, pre WWII. Now, is it possible that rather than repair the damage from my escapade, Schwinn replaced the entire frame? Maybe, and I have no way of knowing that.
S/N A171
Not Campagnolo
Keyhole...
The bike came via my Uncle, pre WWII. Now, is it possible that rather than repair the damage from my escapade, Schwinn replaced the entire frame? Maybe, and I have no way of knowing that.
S/N A171
Not Campagnolo
Keyhole...
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05-27-14, 12:12 PM
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Very cool story about how your dad met your mom... no wonder the bike is very special to you!
What kind of accident did 'someone' have on it? Could Schwinn have replaced the head tube and lugs with what the had in stock at the time?
What kind of accident did 'someone' have on it? Could Schwinn have replaced the head tube and lugs with what the had in stock at the time?
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